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NHD LIBRARY DAYS

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NHD LIBRARY DAYS WHO: NHD Teachers and StudentsWHAT: Library DaysWHERE: Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe, and Clovis, N.M.WHEN: TBACONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie Wilson SHARE: On November 19, 2024, NHD teachers and students gathered in Farmington, N.M., for a successful Library Day event. Plans are underway for additional Library Days in Albuquerque […]

NHD TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD PROCESS

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This year the NHD National Office has updated the process for nominating teachers for the “Teacher of the Year” award. This year, teachers are asked to nominate themselves. If you would like to be nominated go to NHD Teacher of the Year Self-Nomination Form and fill out the form…

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOURS FOR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY

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Starting Wednesday, December 4, 2024, virtual office hours will be held every Wednesday from 3:15pm to 4:15 pm. Contact Stephanie Wilson for the link to Wednesday Office Hours. If this time does not work, please email Stephanie to arrange a more convenient time. These office hours are an opportunity to ask…

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2025 REGIONAL CONTESTS

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Registration for regional competitions will open on January 1st. There will be an informational meeting for teachers, students, and parents on the competition process and expectations for the regional, state, and national levels. Details for the meeting will be announced soon. For any…

NHD IN NM TEACHER WORKSHOP: HISTORICAL ARGUMENTATION/CONTEXT AND PROJECT CREATION

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NHD IN NM TEACHER WORKSHOP: HISTORICAL ARGUMENTATION/CONTEXT AND PROJECT CREATION WHO: Teachers who attended the NHD in NM Summer Workshop in July, 2024WHAT: NHD in NM Teacher Workshop: Historical Argumentation/Context and Project CreationWHERE: University of New Mexico, Mesa Vista Hall – History Common RoomWHEN: November 14th, 2024, 9am-3pmCONTACT: New Mexico History Day State Coordinator, Stephanie […]

CHOOSE YOUR NATIONAL HISTORY DAY TOPICS

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We hope students are excited about their topics, but if you’re still searching for inspiration, check out this video featuring NM State Historian, Rob Martinez, where he dives into local topics with Rob Martinez on Rights and Responsibilities in NM History. Whether you’re exploring civil rights…

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY IN NEW MEXICO TEACHER WORKSHOP

Photo of Amy Page leading a teacher workshop. The screen at the front has a photo of Barbie and reads, "Barbie: Equality Rights and Marketing Responsibilities"

What happens when educators from across New Mexico come together to ignite a passion for history in their students?  The answer lies in the success of the New Mexico Humanities Council’s (NMHC) recent “National History Day (NHD) in New Mexico Teacher Workshop.” Led by Amy Page, 2022 NHD Teacher…

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY 2024 NATIONAL CONTEST

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The NMHC is proud to announce the successful conclusion of National History Day in New Mexico, 2024 celebrating “Turning Points in History.” Fifty-eight students, from New Mexico, attended the contest at the University of Maryland June 9-13, 2024 with their teachers, parents, guardians, and families…

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY NATIONAL CONTEST

the NHD in NM State Contest 2024 winners, with text: "Going to NHD Nationals!"

The National History Day (NHD) National Contest “is the culmination of the annual competition cycle and a celebration of student scholarship. After spending months on project research and preparation, and successfully competing at local and affiliate contests, student scholars are invited to…

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY STATE CONTEST 2024 RECAP

the NHD in NM State Contest 2024 winners, with text: "Going to NHD Nationals!"

The 2024 National History Day (NHD) in New Mexico State competition concluded with overwhelming success last month, with 24 schools and 217 middle and high school students participating from across the state. This year’s theme, “Turning Points in History,” inspired a wide array of topics from…